Chapter 55 I Have Arrived at the Li Family Estate
ke those of an innocent little girl without a care in the world.This expression put Zhou Guangtao completely at ease as well, almost forgetting about previous hardships and future challenges, remember...Chapter 55: I'm Coming, Li Family
Gu Xiaobei's "dad" was the ultimate trump card to break through the invincible Li Haonan. Hearing her sweet and soft words, even if she wanted another troublesome son like Li An, Li Haonan would still agree without hesitation.
"You want to adopt her!" Li Haonan phrased it as an imperative sentence.
"How clever you are!" Gu Xiaobei giggled and praised her husband.
Yan Luoxi was still staring at Gu Xiaobei in a daze, completely unaware that because of the words of this beautiful woman, her life would be forever changed from now on.
Aunt Liu was both happy and reluctant to hear that the Li family wanted to adopt Yan Luoxi. She wasn't unwilling to keep Yan Luoxi; it's just that she didn't have the capability.
The moment she heard about Yan Yongsheng's death, she secretly thought: If Yan Luoxi’s mother doesn’t come back for her child and if no one else wants Yan Luoxi, then she would raise Yan Luoxi herself and never let her go to an orphanage.
Aunt Liu was clear about her thoughts but didn't voice it out loud. She had been raising a son alone for so many years; she knew how hard and heartbreaking it could be. Now with two children needing her, as a single woman, she needed double the effort and resources. This wasn’t something that could be accomplished just by spur-of-the-moment enthusiasm.
Now hearing about the wealthy Li family willing to adopt Yan Luoxi and seeing how kind Mrs. Li seemed to be, Aunt Liu truly felt relieved and sincerely happy for Yan Luoxi's sake.
Mrs. Liu was packing up Yan Luoxi's belongings while wiping tears, constantly reminding the dazed and dumbfounded Yan Luoxi standing beside her, "Luoxi, the Li family is a big household with many rules. You need to pay attention to everything yourself and observe what others do... Luoxi, Mrs. Li is a kind person. If you encounter any difficulties, just talk to her directly; she will definitely help you... Luoxi, what’s wrong with you..."
What’s going on with this child today Usually so smart and adorable, why now after meeting Lady Li does it seem like she lost her soul, expressionless and dumbfounded
Yan Luoxi was indeed in a daze. With the sudden drastic changes in her life within just one day, an eight-year-old girl could only feel overwhelmed and at a loss.
Her father had died; her angelic sister wanted to take her away, leaving behind Mrs. Liu, leaving behind Brother Guangtao...
The thought of parting with Zhou Guangtao made Yan Luoxi incredibly reluctant, but she was too afraid to say that she didn’t want to go to the Li family or be adopted. She feared the guardian-like figure next to her angelic sister—the man called Uncle Li.
She could faintly sense that if anyone were to defy Lady Li’s wishes and not follow her instructions, the stern and cold-hearted Uncle Li would surely strangle them without hesitation.
Fearful of death, she dare not say no.
Gazing at this two-bedroom apartment that wasn’t very large, Yan Luoxi felt that all her happiest moments had been spent here. Before she could even cherish these memories, they were already gone.
Zhou Guangtao didn't go to school today either; since he heard that the Li family was adopting Yan Luoxi and she would soon leave their home, his brows furrowed slightly, biting his lip stubbornly without uttering a word.
Looking at Zhou Guangtao's expressive face, Yan Luoxi, who had been numb for a long time, finally shed tears. She really didn't want to part with Zhou Guangtao!
Aunt Liu panicked when she saw that Yan Luoxi was crying. The Li family was downstairs; they were such an important family. If they agreed to adopt them, it should be celebrated by offering incense and prayers. What if the Li family found out that Yan Luoxi had been crying—wouldn't they be angry
"Why are you crying, Luoxi Going to the Li family is a good thing... Stop crying..." Aunt Liu was not skilled with words; the more anxious she got, the less consoling things she said.
Zhou Guangtao, who hadn't spoken for a long time, finally reacted when he saw Yan Luoxi crying. He used his hands to wipe away her continuous tears and thought about how to distract her so that she would stop crying. "Luoxi, don't cry. When we get to the Li family's home, you can eat KFC every meal." They had last eaten at KFC on Yan Luoxi's birthday when Uncle Yan specially left work early to take them.
Yan Luoxi continued crying.
"Luoxi, don't cry. When we get to the Li family home, you can take a taxi to school every day." Zhou Guangtao carried two backpacks to and from school every day; for quite some time, Yan Luoxi felt that taking a taxi to and from school was the happiest thing.
Yan Luoxi's tears kept flowing without stopping, leaving Zhou Guangtao no chance to wipe them away.
"Luoxi, don't cry. When we get to the Li family home, you can start learning your favorite piano." There was once when Zhou Guangtao took Yan Luoxi out on the street; she had pressed her nose against a music store's window and looked inside for more than two hours until Zhou Guangtao, waiting beside her, dozed off.
Yan Luoxi continued to cry. Although what Zhou Guangtao said was extremely tempting, she lacked experience with luxurious living and therefore didn't have a strong desire for it. She just couldn’t bear to leave Zhou Guangtao, Aunt Liu, and this comfortable little home behind.
Mrs. Liu, fearing that the Li family downstairs might be worried, quickly packed Yan Luoxi's schoolbag and clothes. Despite Yan Luoxi still crying, she had no choice but to harden her heart and send her downstairs.
The moment of final farewell arrived. Zhou Guangtao followed behind Yan Luoxi and said with a choked voice, "Luoxi, stop crying. Even if you leave here, this place will always be your home. I can come visit you anytime, and you can also come back to see us at any time."
Surprisingly, these words stopped Yan Luoxi's crying. She looked up with her big, teary eyes, filled with joy, and asked Mrs. Liu, "Really"
"Of course it’s true! You silly child!" Mrs. Liu gently stroked her hair, showing affectionately, "Do you think we don’t want you anymore It's not that. Now, you just have another home."
Yan Luoxi felt reassured then. She wiped away her tears and grinned widely at Zhou Guangtao, revealing a gap-toothed smile while speaking with slightly slurred speech, "Brother Guangtao, you must come to see me!"
"Of course I will!" Zhou Guangtao nodded emphatically.
After receiving Zhou Guangtao's assurance, Yan Luoxi finally managed a smile and looked surprised and curious as she sat in the Li family’s luxurious SUV, heading towards her new life.
In Yan Luoxi's eyes, the beautiful and opulent villa of the Li family was like a fairy tale kingdom.
The windows were large and glassy, with exquisite embroidered curtains hanging gracefully. The carved wooden shelves held various delicate porcelain pieces and decorations. Ceramic vases were filled to the brim with flowers so fresh they seemed about to drip water. The black wood floor shone brilliantly as Yan Luoxi cautiously stepped on it, looking around in wonder.ed cheek, looking at her brother with a mix of hurt and anger, seemingly unable to believe what had happened. She gritted her teeth and shouted: "Shao Junhe, you… dare to hit me…"She was shocked as sh...